Most people tend to brush aside the risks pinned to ants in their yard or garden without realizing that the species involved could be actually deadly. There are varying ant species and it is indeed true that few species are less likely to cause you sleepless nights while roaming around your yard. But the truth of the matter is that this solely lies on the type of species involved and you do not want to gamble, if the dire outcomes of an infestation are anything to go by.
The first smoke sign that there is a colony roaming around your garden will be the cropping up of anthills especially around the flowerbeds or lawn area. These areas are quite risky mainly because of their proximity to the house and if an infestation is not curbed in a timely manner, chances are that you will be attacked in your own house.
So what really attracts ants in a garden or yard? In most cases, ants are usually focused on food and the sustenance or continuity of a colony. This means that any trace of food regardless of whether it is an empty food container or bread crumbs will undoubtedly attract ants. To curb this, it is advisable to clean up your garden, deck or yard at least once a week to remove such containers. Also remember to toss out your trash in sealed plastic trash bags to avoid leaving food traces all over the place.
Rotting garden produce and dead wood are also known to be major ant attractants. Any decaying carcass, rotting vegetation or dead tree should be quickly dealt with before they rain havoc by pulling major colonies into your yard. Always remember that ants have hierarchies which make it hard to eliminate them. In case you notice an ant infestation around your yard or garden, it would be in your best interest quickly alert a ant control professional.
